Norris’s stock rose higher after he beat the Rangers in the opener last Sunday. He should bring the Astros a good haul between now and the trade deadline. One veteran NL adviser indicated the Rangers might be his landing point.

Rookie Nick Tepesch will get a chance to show what he can do at the end of the rotation, but if he struggles, Norris would be a good replacement.

Jurickson Profar, Texas Rangers

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If you have not heard the name Jurickson Profar yet, just wait, because you will eventually. Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com ranks the shortstop as the No. 1 prospect in baseball entering the season.

Unfortunately, Texas has little use for a middle infielder with Elvis Andrus and Ian Kinsler playing well for the big league club.

After the team signed Andrus to an eight-year extension, the front office fielded calls for a trade including Profar, according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports.

While the Rangers maintain that they are not interested in trading away their best minor league player, things could change later in the year if they want to make a big move to help contend this season.

Profar would help bring in an impact player at any position, which could help the squad balance out the roster as the season progresses.